GitHub users @troy and @eric have launched Cloudvox, a service that allows web developers to place, receive, and control phone calls directly from their applications or websites without needing additional infrastructure. By interacting with Cloudvox via URLs, developers can execute their code, which can be stored in a Gist, to manage phone functions. Although this service is not free, it offers a compelling option for those interested in integrating phone capabilities into their applications, as demonstrated by their sample app that announces the current MarsRover Twitter status, hosted on GitHub. The launch has been enthusiastically received by Chris Wanstrath, who appreciates the innovative potential Cloudvox provides for developers exploring telephony solutions.